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The annual art fundraising blowout at Power Plant Gallery already has a longstanding reputation as a night that provokes risqué behaviour, but layering on a theme that begs partygoers to relive their self-indulgent, carefree youth meant that the somewhat grey line between letting loose and acting downright audacious disappeared. Guests were not only invited to… Read More »

Unlike most young entrepreneurs, designers entering the fashion industry aren’t just up against local businesses: they have to compete against international brands and major retailers whose price points are impossible for any independent designer to match.

Soothing, graceful, clean and thoughtful are words that come to mind when describing the spring and summer collection of Toronto fashion designer Philip Sparks. And his line always tells a whimsical story.

Want to do some Boxing Day shopping but can’t deal with the insanity of the mall? Us too. So, this is awesome: To help us out with that, vintage-inspired label Philip Sparks is having a massive sale on the 26th. Up to 75% off on men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and footwear! Shit, son. We’re… Read More »

Woof! Woof! Hooray! The second annual Paws for The Cause Gala was a giant success! Truth be told, we love dogs more than ANYTHING….anything in the entire world. If we didn’t have a blog about cool things to do in the city, we would have a blog about why dogs rule. But that already exists… Read More »

On Wednesday, September 21st, Philip Sparks’ Junction Trunk Shop will open its doors for five days only. Nestled in cool-kid antique furniture store SMASH, the Toronto designer’s temporary travelling store will hawk its wares in the coolest of ‘hoods until September 25th. Sparks’ sharply tailored designs run the perfect balance between rugged lady-of-the-woods and Ali… Read More »